6 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

By ALISON GOLDMAN, Women's Health

Nov. 21, 2013

6 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

Take Up a Winter Sport

Just because you can't play beach volleyball right now doesn't mean you can't get sporty in the winter. Try snowboarding or skiing (the downhill or the cross-country variety). And don't forget your helmet!

6 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

Have a Snowball Fight

Could there ever be a more fun way to break a sweat in the wintertime? Nope. While pelting snowballs isn't necessarily the most hardcore outdoor workout ever, "snow is heavy for your feet, so the muscles on your legs are getting worked just running around trying to dodge a snowball," says Monica Nelson, American Council on Exercise-certified fitness expert.

6 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

Go Running

Don't let the chilly temps stop you from logging miles outside! As long as you follow these 5 tips and wear the right gear, it's totally doable.

6 Fun Ways to Stay Fit This Winter

Try Snowshoeing

This one's major work, but if you're up for it, you'll reap serious fitness rewards, says Nelson. With snowshoeing, you're getting cardio while "essentially moving through very heavy and thick snow, which creates resistance," she says.